Card Legends × GradeIT

Grade your cards,
the easy way.

Get your Pokémon and TCG cards professionally graded from right here in South Africa — PSA, CGC and BGS — without the stress of shipping overseas yourself. Fully tracked, insured, and handled end to end by our trusted partner, GradeIT.

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Why grade

A graded card is a different asset.

Grading turns a loose card into a certified, protected, higher-value collectible — the difference is real, and it's permanent.

  • Unlock the valueHigh-grade cards regularly sell for multiples of the same card raw.
  • Lock in conditionSealed in a tamper-proof slab, protected from bends, scratches and time.
  • Prove it's realEvery card is authenticated and certified — no doubt, no fakes.
  • Show it offA slabbed grade is the ultimate flex, and registry-worthy for collectors.
The scale

From a 1 to a perfect 10.

Graders score a card out of 10 on its overall condition. The closer to a flawless 10, the higher the grade — and the value.

  1. 10Gem Mint
  2. 9Mint
  3. 8NM–Mint
  4. 7Near Mint
  5. 6Ex–NM
  6. 5Excellent
  7. 1–4Played
What graders look at

Four things decide your grade.

  • CenteringHow evenly the artwork sits within the borders, front and back.
  • CornersSharp and clean, or soft, rounded and dinged.
  • EdgesSmooth and whitening-free along every side.
  • SurfaceFree of scratches, print lines, dents and holo scuffing.

Tip: hold a card at an angle under good light before you submit — most surface and edge wear only shows up that way.

How it works

Graded in four steps.

  1. 01

    Submit online

    Choose your grading company — PSA, CGC or BGS — on GradeIT and enter each card's details.

  2. 02

    Send your cards

    Post them to GradeIT's Cape Town or Johannesburg HQ with a tracked courier — Courier Guy, PUDO or Postnet.

  3. 03

    They handle the rest

    GradeIT manages the export, insurance and the whole trip overseas and back — fully tracked and covered.

  4. 04

    Get your slab back

    Grades are revealed on stream, then your sealed, graded card ships straight to your door.

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Why GradeIT

The easiest way to grade from South Africa.

  • SA's leading middlemanThousands of collectibles successfully submitted and returned.
  • No overseas hassleThey handle export, customs and insurance, so you never ship abroad yourself.
  • Official dealerAn authorized PSA, CGC and WATA dealer, with BGS submissions too.
  • Cheaper togetherGroup submissions share the shipping, lowering the cost per card.
  • Revealed on streamThe best part: your grades unveiled live before the slab ships.
  • More than cardsPokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic, sports cards, comics and more.

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Pricing

Clear per-card pricing.

Set by GradeIT, with group submissions keeping costs down. Turnaround times are estimates and shift with demand.

  • CGCfrom R400~80 days
  • BGSfrom R550~90 days · with subgrades
  • PSAfrom R600~120 days

High-value cards may attract a PSA upcharge (paid to the grader, at your cost). Prices are set by GradeIT and can change — check the latest on their site before you submit.

Good to know

Grading questions, answered.

Is grading my cards worth it?

If a card is in strong condition and has real value or demand, grading almost always pays off — a high-grade slab can sell for several times the raw price, and it protects the card forever. For low-value or heavily played cards, it's usually not worth the fee. When in doubt, get it valued first.

How much does grading cost in South Africa?

Through GradeIT, roughly from R400 per card with CGC, around R550 with BGS, and about R600 with PSA, depending on the service. Group submissions keep the shipping cost per card low. High-value cards may attract a PSA upcharge.

How long does grading take?

Expect around 80 to 120 days depending on the grader and tier, since the cards travel overseas and back. Times are estimates and move with submission volume.

PSA, CGC or BGS — which should I pick?

PSA carries the strongest resale premium, especially on Pokémon. CGC is fast and well-regarded on modern cards. BGS is known for detailed sub-grades. GradeIT lets you choose per submission.

What does the grading scale mean?

Cards are scored out of 10 on overall condition — 10 is Gem Mint (as close to flawless as it gets), 9 is Mint, 8 is Near Mint–Mint, and so on down. Graders judge centering, corners, edges and surface.

Is it safe to send my cards overseas?

Yes — that's the point of a middleman. GradeIT handles the export, customs and insurance, and everything is tracked in and out of the country, so you're not shipping abroad on your own.

Do they grade cards other than Pokémon?

Yes — Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, sports cards, and even comics, Funko and more.

How do I get started?

Head to GradeIT, choose your grading company, add your cards and check out. It takes a few minutes — start your submission here.

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Grade from South Africa the easy way — PSA, CGC and BGS, fully handled by GradeIT.

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